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Presents the stories of three unconventional farmers in the U.S., covering their battles against agribusiness corporations and global warming, and efforts to adapt as industrialization threatens the role of the farmer as leaders within their respective communities.

Surveys the history of American farming since the 1960s and examines the effects of the farm crisis on different segments of the population.

Provides a comprehensive survey into how globalization works and how it might be made to work better, refutes the notion that globalization is the cause of the world's problems, and presents evidence of its beneficial effects on social issues such as poverty, women's rights, and the environment.

Examines the mathematical strategies by which manager Billy Beane handled the financially strapped Oakland Athletics' 2002 draft and led the baseball team to success despite its lack of high profile players.

Analyzes how American schools in the twenty-first century are preparing students for life in a global society and encourages teachers to create a curriculum the emphasizes the knowledge and skills students will need as globalization continues to spread.

"Describes civilian life for people around the world on the home front during World War II, including stories of relocation, rations, and new jobs to support war efforts"--Provided by publisher.

Studies the ecology, biology, and chemistry of temperate forests and discusses how temperate forests affect modern economy, how the resources of the temperate forests have been used throughout history, how they will be used in the future, and how their disappearance is affecting the environment.

Presents color-illustrated, encyclopedia-style articles on the desert biome, covering its geography, geology, biology, history, economics, health, management, and relationship to the atmosphere, and includes an annotated further reading list.

Presents color-illustrated, encyclopedia-style articles on the wetland biome, covering its geography, geology, chemistry, biology, biodiversity, history, economics, health, management, and relationship to the atmosphere, and includes a glossary and a further reading list.

Examines the results of demographic changes and illustrates the threat of overpopulation to man and his environment.